5 black bears in a tree, a grizzly in the backyard: This week in B.C. bear photos

After a busy summer, bears are still active well into the fall as they seek out food to prepare for winter.

Throughout the province, sightings of black bears and grizzly bears in B.C. communities are being widely shared in photos.

Meanwhile, wildlife officials are again reminding people about the importance of limiting bears' access to garbage, food and other possible attractants.

In Prince George, a summer of high bear activity followed by a warmer-than-normal October means bears are a bigger concern headed toward Halloween than would usually be expected.

"The bears are well into their fall feeding frenzy and can't resist a delicious pumpkin left out on your doorstep,"a post from the city says, asking residents to keep the decorative gourds indoors unless they are supervised.

Here are some of the best bear photos from across the province this past week:

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